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  • Nate Buchner avatar

    Hidden Heroes Of Faith: Mordecai Series

    Contributed by Nate Buchner on Oct 5, 2020
     | 4,257 views

    God shows us through Mordecai that we can trust that the Lord will always watch over us.

    Xerxes: King of kings. In all of the world, there was no man like him. History dictates that his army was so vast that their arrows could blot out the sun. That is no wonder, for they are claimed to have stood at 1,000,000 strong. Take a look at what they had accomplished. Their kingdom grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When I Give Up That One Thing

    Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

    WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    Esther, The Woman Who Saved A Nation Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 276 ratings
     | 15,572 views

    Like Esther learn how you can take a risk and do something for God

    Message for Sunday March 18/01 Ester, the woman who saved a nation I saw an interesting news item on Good Morning America this week. A young man by the name of Keith Waters was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit & was sent to prison for 20 years. His sister, Judy, a high school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    When You Feel Trapped

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

    The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rudy Klimes avatar

    What Am I Here For

    Contributed by Rudy Klimes on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    Find the purpose of your life by examining Esther’s experience

    What Am I Here For? Objective: Participants shall find their mission in life by applying lessons from Queen Esther’s experience. In the 470s BC, King Xerxes ruled Persia and Esther was queen. For background, read the book of Esther ( or Megillat Esther and Purim) and below. Then write: My life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
     | 79,497 views

    There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

    All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing. One, don’t miss the boat. Two, remember that we are all in the same boat. Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    Right Here, Right Now! Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    Our awesome God has placed you exactly where you need to be according to His divine wisdom and providence! Ever since the foundation of the world, God has moved the elements of the cosmos in order to have you in the situation that you find yourself at th

    Right Here Right Now! Esther 4:1-17 Preached Wednesday April 30, 2003 Introduction: Our awesome God has placed you exactly where you need to be according to His divine wisdom and providence! Ever since the foundation of the world, God has moved the elements of the cosmos in order to have you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 68,370 views

    A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

    Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Time Is It For You?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

    The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now...not Later Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    We must have the courage to act quickly.

    NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    God’s providence in the life of Esther led to the Nation of Israel being saved from the hatred of Haman.

    Why am I here? What plans does God have for me? I am only me. I can’t do much for God. Can I? Esther is a story about a beautiful young lady. A young lady that was used to save a nation. God wants to use us in His ministry and work. But God’s timing is not always our timing. Did you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 11,212 views

    Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

    August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Let's Roll!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    Everyone is going to be faced with those crisis situations which define us and expose what is on the inside. Todd Beamer and his compatriots responded with faith to a crisis. How do you respond?

    August 17, 2003 Esther 4 “Let’s roll!” THE STORY  Disaster (vs. 1-5)  Dependence (vs. 6-8)  Doubt (vs. 9-11)  Destiny (vs. 12-14)  Decision (vs. 15-17) THE LESSONS You can respond to a crisis situation with… 1. Frustration “as far as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Parry avatar

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible